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What are the four Inn's called that a barrister must join one of?
Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner temple and Middle temple
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What are barristers main roles?
To represent clients in court and complete certain paperwork
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Where do barristers work from?
Chambers but are self-employed
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Who do barristers employ to book clients?
Clerks
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How are barristers accessed?
Through solicitors in criminal cases, and directly in civil cases
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What system do barristers work under?
Cab rank. If they are free they must accept clients under their expertise
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When can barristers be promoted to what title?
After 10 years they can apply to become a Queen's council (QC)
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What do QC's deal with?
More complex cases which can earn them up to £1 million
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Describe the first step in becoming a barrister
A law degree, which takes 3-4 years costing around £9,000 where you learn the core modules
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What is an alternative to the degree?
Graduate diploma in law (GDL) which costs around £10,000 for a year long course covering the basics of the modules
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Describe the second stage in becoming a barrister?
The bar professional training course (BPTC) which is where they join an Inn and focus on the paperwork side of learning for one year. This costs £15,000
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Describe the final stage of becoming a barrister
The pupillage is where they are called to 'the bar' and shadow a barrister for 12 months earning around £10,000 a year
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What does the Bar standards board do?
Sets training and entry requirements and sets codes of conduct
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What happens with negligent claims?
They can sue for negligence but not breaching a contract as barristers and clients do not enter contracts
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